Men's | Road
Specter
Product Overview
Meet the Topo Specter - our first-ever high-cushion performance trainer, featuring Topo’s distinctive fit and feel. The single-layer engineered mesh upper features recycled materials for a lightweight, secure, and sustainable fit. The 35 x 30 mm platform features a Pebax Powered® core wrapped in an EVA frame to deliver soft cushioning and high energy return with a stable and responsive ride. The aggressive heel and forefoot rocker design aids in a fast transition, propelling you forward with each stride, while the lightweight die cut rubber outsole provides traction and durability.
Specs
- Best For:Road Running
- Stack Height:35mm (heel) // 30mm (forefoot)
- Heel to Toe Drop: 5MM
- Weight:8.1 OZ (M9)
Why We Love It
Lightweight Breathable Materials
For a '2nd Skin' fit and feel.
Performance Insoles
Comfortable insoles with long-term resilience and anti-microbial properties.
World Leading High Tech Polymers
Delivering lightweight high performance and superior energy return.
Roomy Toe Box
Anatomical toe box allows toes to spread naturally and comfortably.
In The Press
Topo delivers a totally modern, lightweight, fun to run trainer long racer that is true to their heritage of lower drops and anatomical uppers.
"As of now, this is my highest scored running shoe. Light, fast, and smooth, the Specter is the do-it-all natural running companion you’ve been waiting for! I do not make such a statement lightly."
Sizing
Most Liked Positive Review
Amazing fit, midsole too firm
Perfection in some areas, horrible in others. Upper: Almost perfect. the midsole (reviewed below) finally lightened up and felt more comfortable around 200mi, but then the upper tore. The fit was perfect and almost not comparable to anything else. I just with the medial and outer midfoot sections ...
Versus
Most Liked Negative Review
Expected greatness, pretty dissappointed for several reasons
I'm 6', 190 lbs, I only run 3x per week, about 3 to 4 miles each time. I need cushy shoes since I'm not skinny and I'm near 60 years old. I cross train with weights. So, honestly, I've been running Topos for years.... MT-2 (awesome), the Magnafly (sent back when it was uncomfortable and the upper ...
Reviewed by 55 customers
Roomy tobox great for bunion .
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Comments about Specter
Very comfortable even without socks.
Exceeded expectations
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Comments about Specter
Might be my new favorite model. Probably on my 15th pair of Topos. Only one model i didn't care as the sizing was off and I got horrible hotspots after one run, therefore I always stuck with the same model. This model is light weight but has great cushion. Really enjoying so far.
AMAZING SHOE
I have never reviewed an item before, but I had to for this shoe. This shoe is an amazing one because it helped me with my arch (I have an extra bone in both of my feet), and now my back pain/flat foot cramps have gone away. I have also danced with these shoes and they have worked really well due to the lightness of them. I check every day online for restock in the whites so I can buy a couple more pairs because putting them on in the morning makes my day a little more better. Thank you TOPO!!
Classic Topo fit with some "pep in your step"
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Comments about Specter
The Specter offers a classic Topo fit, with a secure & comfortable ride. The combination of a rockered design with the Pebax core makes for a quick ride with some pop! Excellent for my workouts, quicker efforts, and road racing!
Amazing!
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Comments about Specter
The soles are amazing. They don't get hard and crack like their brands. Super comfy so far! I wouldn't hesitate buying these if you are on the fence. Fast shipping as well!
Roomy and light. I like them.
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Comments about Specter
The wide toe box is ideal for my foot issues
Good road running shoe
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Comments about Specter
Comfortable road running shoe. As another review said, they airy with the mesh letting a lot of air through. The laces seem to come untied too frequently so I need to double knot them.
Very nice feel
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Comments about Specter
I've been enjoying Topo trail shoes for a few years now. I needed a good pair of road shoes for an upcoming road marathon. These don't disappoint. I really like the extra cushion and the responsiveness of these shoes. Not too firm, not too squishy. They've been really nice on long training runs.
Magic Christmas Shoes
I am Topo "fan boy" and have run through multiple pair of just about every model (2 UtraFlys; 3 MagniFlys; 2 Zephyrs; 2 Mtn Racers; 1 Cyclone). I was gifted these shoes for Christmas and was very excited to try 'em. I was not disappointed. The cushioning was a little harsh out of the box. Not sure if this was a break-in period or a result of running in really cold New England temperatures. This went away very quickly. I have ~150 miles on them and couldn't be more impressed. Great combination of cushion and rebound, equally good on road or treadmill at any speed or distance (5K up to 1/2 marathon), and sufficient stability for a mild pronator. My only question about these is the tread wear. I typically get 350-400 on other models. I am hoping these will not disappoint. My only request would be to have one or two conservative color options. I'm too old to be wearing creamsicle orange.
Game-changer
Finally I can run without knee and back pain. Love these shoes. Maybe 100 miles on them now and the sole is wearing well. Goldilocks of running shoes...super cushion, very breathable, and responsive. Very comfortable during the run and after the run. Thanks Tony!
